Project Admin

Pontoon; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Project Admin for a 12-month contract in Bury St Edmunds, focusing on managing site operations for various complex projects. The role requires strong administrative skills, effective communication, and the ability to foster relationships within teams to facilitate project success. As the point of contact for all site matters, you will support the onboarding of new staff, coordinate meetings, and manage office supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience in dynamic administration roles.
• Ability to manage a busy site office effectively.
• Skill in establishing trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site office management and support project delivery.
• Coordinate onboarding and IT provision for new team members.
• Lead team workshops and manage well-being initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Project Admin

12 Month Contract

Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid working)

Job Purpose

To undertake the role of managing the site office, together with broader administrative support provision, across a portfolio of complex projects at different stages of the project lifecycle. Supporting the Project Director in overseeing successful project delivery against challenging timescales through a matrix organisation. To act as the 'go to' person for all site office related matters and issues; enabling the project team to effectively function through the provision of value-added support.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting multiple projects & regional teams
• General Bury St Edmunds site office management, including office handbook updates, site inductions, ordering stationary/PPE & car parking
• Supporting the onboarding of new team members by organising all IT provision (hardware & software), access rights, company car provision (if appropriate), coordinating first day/week/month activities etc.
• Liaising with the office letting agent to resolve any issues (e.g. building cleanliness) & to secure any necessary improvements (e.g. EV charging points)
• Acting as the team's Mental Health & Well-being Lead; managing the quarterly team workshops, presenting findings (within team & more broadly, as appropriate) & action resolution
• Organising team meetings & supporting delivery, including agendas, minutes, actions & lunches
• Raising POs & specific PO management support (e.g. Consenting)
• Coordinating & supporting external meetings, as appropriate
• Managing meeting room diaries & hotel room bookings
• General ad hoc project support & coordination, including hire car bookings
• Sharepoint management (as required)
• Office First Aider

Knowledge, Experience & Technical Know How

• Prior experience of working within a dynamic administration role
• Experience of effectively managing a busy site office supporting a portfolio of complex projects across a matrixed organisation
• Ability to quickly establish effective, trusted relationships with a broad range of project stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate & negotiate with busy project teams & wider stakeholders, positively influencing their actions (where required)

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Note - if you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.